The Engagement-Moon: Because You Deserve a Holiday for Saying “Yes”

Why Everyone’s Suddenly Obsessed with the Idea

Because, honestly, wedding planning is a lot. Between colour palettes, budget spreadsheets, and opinionated relatives, taking a little breather before it all begins just makes sense.

An engagement-moon isn’t about extravagant travel but about intention. It’s your chance to celebrate the “we did it!” moment before “we really need to decide on the chair covers” takes over.

And here’s the magic: it doesn’t need to be expensive. A charming countryside B&B with questionable Wi-Fi can feel just as romantic as a private villa in Tuscany and sometimes even more so!

When’s the Best Time to Go?

There are two types of engagement-moon couples:

• The “Bags Packed, Let’s Go!” Duo: They’ve barely finished saying “yes” before they’re at the airport with Prosecco in hand.
• The “Let’s Plan It Properly” Pair: They wait a few weeks or months and turn it into a mid-engagement treat once the initial chaos has calmed.

Engagement-Moon Ideas to Match Your Vibe

The Romantic City Break: If cobblestones, candlelight, and too much wine are your thing, head for a European city escape. Paris, Florence, Edinburgh, all highly recommended for couples who like to mix hand-holding with pastry consumption.

The Countryside Escape: Fancy trading emails for echoing hills and fluffy dressing gowns? A weekend in the Cotswolds or the Lake District is your cure. Bonus points if there’s a hot tub involved.

The Coastal Chill: For those who believe love is better with sea air (and chips), head for the coast. Cornwall, Santorini, Mallorca; anything that lets you nap, swim, and drink wine before noon is a winner.

The Adventure Break: If your relationship runs on adrenaline and inside jokes, skip the spa and go hiking, kayaking, or skiing. There’s nothing like nearly tipping over in a canoe to test your communication skills.

The Luxe Staycation: Why travel far when you can play tourist in your own city? Book that fancy hotel you always walk past, order breakfast in bed, and pretend you’re on a five-star!

Engagement-Moon vs Honeymoon: What’s the Difference?

Think of your engagement-moon as the trailer, and the honeymoon as the full-length feature film.

One celebrates the promise; that exciting “we’re doing this!” stage. The other celebrates the pay-off — the moment you actually do. They’re different chapters of the same love story, and both deserve their own spotlight.

So… Should You Take One?

If your heart (and schedule) says yes, absolutely. Not everyone can whisk off straight after a proposal, and that’s perfectly fine. But if the idea of a weekend filled with laughter, late breakfasts, and zero obligations sounds like bliss, then pack the bags.

Because when you look back, you won’t remember the endless planning or the cake flavour debates. You’ll remember the clink of glasses, the sand between your toes, and that sparkling thought: we’re really doing this.